India’s Diabetes problem

"Rich man's disease" is really becoming a disease of the Rich! NY Times had an elaborate article on this exploring the genetic aspect Sept 13th (that Indian genes are attuned to retaining fat to take care of famine times than process them when they get it). Since historically India faced food shortage over generations, our Genes are attuned to storing fat for famine times and processing less of the fat. Thus with the economic growth, more people are having more wealth, reduced physical work and enjoying more. Thats the reason that diabetes is growing more among the Indians in america too! This is leading to the onset of diabetes. Folks with few years into the work-life 26, 28 years old are developing diabetes. Diabetes is also growing faster among the Indian american community here.

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Modern Ways Open India's Doors to Diabetes

http://www.nytimes. com/2006/ 09/13/world/ asia/13diabetes. html?ei=5087% 0A&en=6077926f386d5e42&ex=1158379200&pagewanted=print